The History of Hollywood with Marc Wanamaker

The History of Hollywood with Marc Wanamaker

"The History of Hollywood" is a new podcast hosted by legendary film & TV historian Marc Wanamaker.Marc Wanamaker is recognized around the world as one of the leading historians of Los Angeles, Hollywood, and the Motion Picture and Television Industries. Marc has been a foremost authority in the areas of film production, exhibition, and research for several decades. He has been the featured expert on numerous television shows and documentaries and is the author of several best selling books. Marc has served as a technical advisor and consultant on numerous major motion pictures, including,“Chaplin” with Robert Downey Jr. , “My Favorite Year” with Peter O’Toole, “LA Confidential” with Russell Crowe , “One Upon a Time in Hollywood” with Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio, as well as for television shows such as “NCIS Los Angeles” and many many more. Recorded at Sunset Gower Studios, Hollywood, CAWritten by Marc WanamakerCreated & Produced by Christopher Ewing

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December 15, 2024 10 mins

In this episode of "The History of Hollywood with Marc Wanamaker", Marc tells us about the first Japanese movie star in Hollywood, Sessue Hayakawa.

"The History of Hollywood with Marc Wanamaker"
Taped at Hang On to the Dream Theatre, Hollywood, CA
Written by Marc Wanamaker
Created & Produced by Christopher Ewing

For more information about Marc, and his extensive collection of Ho...

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In this episode of "The History of Hollywood with Marc Wanamaker", Marc tells us about the first black filmmaker in Hollywood, Noble Johnson.

"The History of Hollywood with Marc Wanamaker"
Taped at Hang On to the Dream Theatre, Hollywood, CA
Written by Marc Wanamaker
Created & Produced by Christopher Ewing

For more information about Marc, and his extensive collection of Hollywoo...

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In this episode of "The History of Hollywood with Marc Wanamaker", Marc tells us about the world's first female filmmaker, Alice Guy Blaché".

"The History of Hollywood with Marc Wanamaker"
Taped at Hang On to the Dream Theatre, Hollywood, CA
Written by Marc Wanamaker
Created & Produced by Christopher Ewing

For more information about Marc, and his extensive collection ...

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Thanks to stunt doubles and special effects, stars today appear on the big screen doing some amazing stunts, but in the early days of Hollywood, stars had to do their own stunts.  No greenscreen.  No CGI special effects.

In this episode of "The History of Hollywood with Marc Wanamaker", Marc introduces us to 4 true pioneers of film;  female stars of early Hollywood who wowed movie audiences while performing ...

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If you are a fan of “The Three Stooges”, then this is a must-hear episode of “The History of Hollywood with Marc Wanamaker”!  In this episode, film historian Marc Wanamaker chats with fellow historian Jim Pauley, author of the book, “The Three Stooges Hollywood Filming Locations”, who shares how he found some of the most popular locations seen in the shorts.  During the show, you will also hear some fun behind-the-scenes stories, s...

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Welcome to the premier episode of the podcast “The History of Hollywood with Marc Wanamaker”.

Marc Wanamaker is recognized around the world as one of the leading historians of Los Angeles, Hollywood, and the Motion Picture and Television Industries. Marc has been a foremost authority in the areas of film production, exhibition, and research for several decades. He has been the featured expert on numerous television shows and documen...

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